Gaucho-Style Rice with Leftover BBQ Meat

Name: Gaucho-Style Rice with Leftover BBQ Meat
Prep time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Française
Ingredients: 1/2 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 beef stock cubes; 400 g leftover grilled meat, diced; 2 cups long-grain rice; Fresh parsley and chives to taste; 5 cups water; 2 tablespoons olive oil

By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 19, 2026

A hearty one-pot rice dish that transforms your BBQ leftovers into a flavorful family meal. Colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs make every spoonful a celebration of smoky, rustic goodness.

Prep⏱️ 60 min

Servings👥 8 servings

Difficulty📊 Easy

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🛒 Ingredients

8 servings

1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 beef stock cubes
400 g leftover grilled meat, diced
2 cups long-grain rice
Fresh parsley and chives to taste
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and onion, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
2
Add the garlic and tomatoes, stir well and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3
Add the leftover grilled meat. Dissolve the stock cubes in 2 cups of hot water and pour into the pot. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
4
Add the rice and remaining 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 15–18 minutes until the rice is tender.
5
A few minutes before the rice is done, stir in the chopped parsley and chives.
6
Serve hot straight from the pot.